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[HOW TO] Clean up system/app

On the german "android-hilfe"-forum the users managed to delete the default apps from the system/app folder. I'm going to translate it to english and post it here. Original thread: android-hilfe.de
All changes are done at own risk. I'm not responsible for a bricked phone. If you don't know what you do, stop reading here.
First of all you need to root your mobile: [HOW TO] Root Motorola Defy.
If you rooted with z4root: you need the androidSDK to go on with the next steps. So have a look at the link above and get the tools and information need to go ahead.
After that you need to:
1. type in the command line on your PC
Code:
adb shell
2. now you need to get super user rights:
Code:
su
3. you need to remount the system partition
Code:
mount -o rw,remount -t ext3 /dev/block/mmcblk1p21 /system
4. change to the /system/app directory and you can now rename/delete all files in there
I hope you make a copy of this folder, so you can always revert back to factory default. A hardreset doesn't restaure the deletet apps, so be carefull. Also you need to check on your own IF you can really delete a app or not. I don't know what features you use.
Successfull deletet apps:
- amazon
- adservice
- arcphotoworkshop
- arcvideoeditorlite
- bluremail
- blursnmessagingengine
- blurupdater
- cardock
- contactsunconnected
- es musica
- fota
- friendfeed
- hilfe center
- hiphop official
- kpt (kodak perfect touch)
- homesyncwizard
- livewallpapers
- livewallpaperspicker
- magicsmokewallpaper
- messageswidget
- newswidget
- protips (tips für den startbildschirm)
- quickcontactwidget
- quickoffice
- revolvertv
- socialmessaging
- sprachwahl
- statuswidget
- stk (sim-tool-kit)
- toggle widgets
- truecountry
- ttsservice
- visualizationwallpapers
- universalinbox
- weatherwidget
- workcontacts
Taken from android-hilfe.de
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It will be great!

is it posible to replace any of the "blured" apps?
Code:
BlurAlarmClock - AlarmClock (whats special with blured AlarmClock?)
BlurCalendar - Calendar
BlurContacts - Contacts (I only want google contacts and groups)
BlurEmail - Email (what's the difference between default?)
BlurHome - I Assume this is MotoBlur launcher (Wild Guess; it's really bad idea to remove this)
BlurPhone - Dialer?
is it posible to stop services from starting?
I have this services started, I have removed ALL widgets on ALL motoblur-homescreens and rebooted my phone and using ZeamLauncher. Still I have a few services started that I don't like to have started.
FeedReciverService - Social networking (com.motorola.blur.friendfeed)
WeatherService - Weather (com.motorola.blur.home.other)
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Considering the name of the services I don't use them. I have no Social Networking stuff on my phone and no weather widget.
When and where do services start? if apps can start services when needed (I assume they can) is it posible to track down which services an app starts?

Ok, a couple of noob-ish questions here...
Sqoerk said:
First of all you need to root your mobile: [HOW TO] Root Motorola Defy
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I've done this, though not through the method listed in the thread that's linked-to.
I used z4root, which was significantly simpler but I'm wondering if it's left me poorer equipped to do what comes next.
Sqoerk said:
1. type in the command line
Code:
adb shell
2. now you need to get super user rights:
Code:
su
3. you need to remount the system partition
Code:
mount -o rw,remount -t ext3 /dev/block/mmcblk1p21 /system
4. change to the /system/app directory and you can now rename/delete all files in there
I hope you make a copy of this folder, so you can always revert back to factory default. A hardreset doesn't restaure the deletet apps, so be carefull. Also you need to check on your own IF you can really delete a app or not. I don't know what features you use.
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Ok, so now we seem to have jumped forward a bit.
I assume by command line we're doing this on a PC, right?
If so, is there a particular mode I should select when connecting the handset?
And one last one - you list 'adservice' as something that's safe to remove, does what I suspect and kill off adverts on the handset?

Step666 said:
Ok, so now we seem to have jumped forward a bit.
I assume by command line we're doing this on a PC, right?
If so, is there a particular mode I should select when connecting the handset?
And one last one - you list 'adservice' as something that's safe to remove, does what I suspect and kill off adverts on the handset?
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If you used the rooting method I've linked to, there wouldn't be a jump
Anyway you are right, its the command line from the PC. But you need the androiSDK for this commands. The adb.exe can be found in the tools subfolder. Go to the rooting method I've linked to and just get the infos missing here.
I don'T think that adservice will kill ALL your ad's on your phone. Those are included IN the games or apps. Have a look at adfree on the marked. This will work on your rooted phone.
Thanks for your respond...I've changed the first post a little bit.

deleted most of the stuff above...
CMP_AmazonFR_InternalFM_1.0.179.apk
what is exactly are?...
- bluremail
- blursnmessagingengine
- blurupdater
not sure.. i'd like to have blur email ... afterwards.. .so.. is it the app..?

crazyVII said:
deleted most of the stuff above...
CMP_AmazonFR_InternalFM_1.0.179.apk
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That's the (awesome!) music player app

Deleting Blur
If you delete all the blur stuff, believe me I want to, how do you setup and get emails?

nickzee said:
If you delete all the blur stuff, believe me I want to, how do you setup and get emails?
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I havn't deblured my phone, but I've added the 2.1 Mail.apk ...
The motorola mail app just synced my exchange once each time I've configured it. If you're interested in the apk....pm me or quicksearch at google

4. change to the /system/app directory and you can now rename/delete all files in there
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So when I try to access the /system/app directory I get a "permission denied" message. I am rooted. Any advice?

blur... now you see it now you don't. ... goodbye

Homesicktexan said:
So when I try to access the /system/app directory I get a "permission denied" message. I am rooted. Any advice?
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U did the remount? If not, follow all steps again. If you tried to access /system/app directly from you phone with a filemanager: it won't work until you use rootexplorer (payware).

You can use Titanium backup too (free)
Amazing how responsive the phone becomes after removing some of the bloat.

Interesting Topic, is this about deblurring or are there any more Motoblur Tasks running in the Background after the process?
I really want to get rid of Motoblur, (in my opinion it is just useless Crap running in the Background and collecting data) but I would still like to have my Android Updates. Is there any way to do this?

For you guys who have been de-bluring your phones which apps have you removed? It would be interesting to know which apps that are safe to remove and which that are not or have dependencies to other blur-apps. Thanks in advance!

Probably there's only a try and error you can do. I'e posted a list of apk's which are save to remove without going into bootloops. But there's no garuntee that this meets ALL your whishes of services to remove or to stay.
I think that you can give jboogie a try. Also you can try to make a nandroid backup befor starting to remove things. A titanium backup won't help, as it won't backup your system APKs. Don't rely on this.
If you miss a APK (cause you deleted it to fast) feel free to ask, I copied mine all to my SD Card.

Titanium backup will back up the data (edit: not apps) to your SD card and won't restore them to the system/app folder. (so be warned)
Personally I went for:
ESMusica (Didn't notice any difference)
HipHopOfficial (Didn't notice any difference)
TrueCountry (Didn't nitice any difference)
Social Networking 2.1 update 1 (big speed boost)
Social Status 2.1 update 1 (big speed boost)
Social Messaging service update 1 (big speed boost)
Social Messaging update 1 (big speed boost)
AmazonMP3 (nice speed boost)
News 2.1 update 1 (nice speed boost)
Weather 2.1 update 1 (nice speed boost)
CarDock 1.0 (Didn't notice any difference)
Sticky note 2.1 update 1 (Didn't notice much difference)
Browser Message 2.0.2 (Didn't notice much difference)
Connected Music player (nice speed boost) - Spotify + powerAMP user
At this stage the phone was running lag free, so I don't bother with anything else. (esp with custom ROMS on the horizon back then )

Sounds very interesting.
Would be really great if someone could put together a real Noob Tutorial.
I am not familiar with ADB

Here's what I renamed. I just changed the .apk file extension to .fix (just something easy to remember if I want to do a search and change them back)
AdService
ArcPhotoworkshop
ArcVideoEditorLite
blur-services
BlurDemo
BlurEmail
BlurEmailEngine
BlurSNMessagingEngine
ClockWidget
FriendFeed
NewsWidget
SocialMessaging
SocialShare
StatusWidget
VisualVoicemail
WeatherWidget
I have not experienced any problems yet. If I do I'll post what I find.

can i get some help here? how exactly do you change to /system/app? is it as simple as typing "/system/app"? and then what happens does ADB list all the files in there or is there another command you ahve to use?

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This App can move updated Systemapps Like Maps,Market or Search, back to /system/app and save space on /data/app
AND... you'll get a notification if such an app is updated via Market !!! (if you Like )
for this is *** ROOT *** required !!
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Credits:
big thx to VoB[in for the translation (ru)
big thx to tokafondo fot translation (es)
Features:
-Freeze/Remove Bloatware (it include a short description of common Apks)
-Move Userapps to /System/App to save Space
-Completely Odexfile aware (it shows the odex/dalvik file in detailview)
-Odex Apps directly On Phone to save Space on /data
-cleanup App cache
-cleanup *dead* "/data/data/<application>/*.*" folder if apk is removed
-cleanup "/system/etc/product/applications/*.*"
-cleanup "/system/etc/customization/applications"
-cleanup ".android_secure/smdl2tmp1.asec"
-cleanup empty or duplicated Playlists
-cleanup dalvik-cache remove unused classes.dex files
-**automaticly checks for updated systemfiles wenn a package is updated (i.e. market) and shows a notify if a package exists in /system AND /data. (systemcleanup doesnt need to run in background! it register itself for 'package_replaced' intent ;o) **
-shows memoryusage of running apps
-search for unknown packagenanme with Google on a Single Click
-you can send me an updated/missing description for a System.apk per eMail ;o)
-in settings you can set the default installation location for packagemanager (auto,internal,sdcard)
get it here ->
https://market.android.com/details?id=com.SystemCleanup.Inteks.org
have fun
inteks
update version 2.0:
-multiselect for all item types
-progressbar wenn processing multiple items at once
-enable/disable Activities and Services (i.E. disable the "Latitude" component of Maps if you dont need it)
-enable/disable Autoruns
-Freeze items by PackageManager "disable component" or simply by rename with undescore
update version 2.03:
-bugfix Size behind cleanuptask allways 0MB
-bugfix FC on Cleanup Duplicate Or Empty Playlists
-fix a few Translations
-CleanupTasks now Backuped to "\sdcard\.SystemCleanup_Backup" too.
-updated app descriptions
update version 2.04:
-added an option to sort/show autoruns first
-bugfix on disable autoruns for apps with special character in classname
update version 2.07:
-added support for ICS 4.0.4
-added /system/vendor/app as systempath
update version 2.08:
-updated app descriptions
update version 2.09:
-updated app descriptions
-systemcleanup can now remember apps (for easy reinstall if you wipe your phone)
-extended logging
-some function now works on nonrooted phones
update version 2.10:
-hotfix
update version 2.11:
-better error handling. if error occured on startup...
update version 2.16:
-added an Option to exclude ignored Items
-added an Option to exclude frozen Items
-you can mark cleanuptasks to automaticly checked on next startup
update version 2.18:
-splitted multiselection of cleanuptasks and file ops
-updated app descriptions
update version 2.20:
-bugfix for missing menuentrys
-fixed spelling errors
-added cache folder from /sdcard/Android/data/*/cache for Cleanup
update version 2.21:
-added a textbox to filter results
-googlemaps cache is excluded to keep offlinemaps
update version 2.22:
-fixed a bug where the dalvik part of an app is not deleted
update version 2.23:
-added "/vendor/overlay/framework/" to cleanup paths
-donation dialog doesnt come on every start anymore
update version 2.24:
-changed the way systemcleanup reinstalls apps after i.e. factory reset
update version 2.25:
-UI update (see screenshots)
update version 3.00:
-UI now splitted in 4 pages
-new: backup/restore function for apk+data
update version 3.04:
-backups are now stored in zip files to preserve permissions. please (re)backup your files if you already use this feature
-tabs can now be clicked (in addition to swiping between pages)
-new experimental feature is moving app libs to /system/libs (has to be enabled in setting, use at your own risk!)
-show apps installed on sdcard to manage autoruns
-bugfixes
update version 3.07:
-fixed sorting apps by name
-fixed lists sometime empty till app is restarted
-added "Move app to Sdcard"
update version 3.08:
-backup function is splitted. you can restore only the apk or only the app data now
-you can negate the search with an "!" as first char
-bugfixes
update version 3.09:
-now you can send your backups to you google drive, dropbox, bluetooth, wifi direct or just via email.
-you can restore your backups i.e. directly from your google drive
update version 3.10:
-bugfixes and code optimisations
update version 3.12:
-few GUI changes
-new "Cleanup All" contextmenu
update version 3.17:
-it shows now if an app has libs (because apps with libs more likely not properly work in the system partition)
-added the MEDIA_BUTTON to autostarts menu (to prevent the wrong (media)app to start on headsetbutton)
update version 3.20:
-added a "help" button
update version 3.21:
-added App Descriptions for Samsung Galaxy S3
update version 3.27:
-added App Descriptions
-added support for Alcatel Phones ( custpack partition )
update version 3.28:
-added App Descriptions
update version 3.29:
-added App Descriptions
-added an ultrafast reboot option in settings (does not work on all phones!)
update version 3.33:
-added a setting to delete or not delete the classes.dex from APK
-bug fix when restore backups created on your old/other device
-updated apk database
update version 3.34:
-hotfix GMail BUG
update version 3.35:
-fixed odexing on android 4.1
-added zipalign
update version 3.37:
-added translations de,ru
(i hope everything is correct translated! if you find something wrong pls mail me)
-added support for android 4.2 "/data/app-lib"
update version 3.42:
-new contextmenu
-added "translate description" function
-fixed the bug in freespace display
update version 3.44:
-fixed the bug where settings are not saved!
-reduced the memoryusage by not caching all app icons anymore
-added option to disable zipalign (do not enable this on lowend phones!)
-added translation to Spanish (thx to tokafondo)
update version 3.45:
-bugfixes
-added an option to mark systemapks to "allways delete this file" they appear on the cleanup tab as cleanuptasks ;o)
update version 3.49:
-removed the root requirement from updateservice to prevent ANR
-bugfixes
-added translations
update version 3.50:
-added "show applicaiondetails"
update version 3.57:
-systemcleanup can now do automaticly/planned autocleanups. it listen for a
sendBroadcast(new Intent("com.SystemCleanup.Inteks.org.AUTOCLEANUP"));
(this can be used i.e. in my tool smartQRTags)
update version 3.60:
-updated apkdatabase
-bugfixes
update version 3.62:
-bugfix for backup/restore on JB
update version 3.63:
-bugfix enable/disable autostart
update version 3.70:
-speedimprovments wenn searching for apps
-sort by "app currently running"
-colors for drive freespace bars
update version 3.72:
-updated apk database
-optimized itemsort
-bugfixs
update version 4.00:
-complete refactoring of internal root access lib (big speed improvment)
-updated busybox to 1.20
-updated apkdatabase
update version 4.01:
-some UI changes
update version 4.02:
-bugfixes
update version 4.03:
-a few GUI changes
-bugfixes
update version 4.10:
-it now fully support symlinks now
-you can move files directly from vendor to system without moving them to data first
-added /preload partintion
-*experimental: you can use /cache partition for systemapps !!! dont wipe cache if you do this !!! to use this feature create this folder "/cache/symlink/system/app"
update version 4.12:
-haptic feedback on contextmenu only if enabled in systemsettings
-fixed a bug in handling of /system/vendor
-other bugfixes
update version 4.18:
-fixed wrong filename on updating systemapps
-fixed FC on "ignore this item"
-added "reinstall apk" to reinstall app if i.e. not working in /system/app
-added memory detailinfo on click memorybar
update version 4.24:
-added /flex/app as vendor location
update version 4.26:
-a few performance optimizations
-a few ui changes
update version 4.35:
-settings page is now a tab in main app
-new progress bar.
update version 4.37:
-added support for android 4.3
update version 4.40:
-bugfixes & optimizations
update version 4.52:
-this hopefully fix the bug where systemcleanup doesn't start anymore...
-no need to update if systemcleanup starts normally
update version 4.54:
-autostart of systemcleanup only if really needed
update version 4.57:
-some speed improvements
update version 4.66:
-speed improvements
-added pathes to vendor for alcatel phones
update version 4.67:
-changed the "working" progressbar style
-fixed the bug where sometimes the list stays empty
-now it close the "key"app if no longer needed
update version 4.71:
-support for 4.3/4.3
-you can search now for i.e. all system apps without libs "system -libs" or you can search for all "data or sdcard"
-it shows symlinks in the list with i.e. ">system"
-bugfixes
update 4.78:
-made the contextmenu less transparent
-added the option to explorer the selected Item with i.e SolidExplorer
update 4.80:
-improved KitKat support
-bugfixes (CM11)
-small UI changes
update 4.81:
-it looks like the "zip" binary that systemcleanup use, is reported as trojan by avast. (but i still think that this is a false positive report!)
systemcleanp use now an "other" zip binary! scaned an declared as clean by virustotal.com / Avast ....
update 4.82:
-fixed the bug where app are shown twice
-fixed the FC when "systemapp updated"
-reorg some menu entries
update 5.20:
-running background services are now listed and and can be disabled from "tasks" tab
-disabled services are now listed and can be enabled on the "frozen" tab
-switched from eclipse 2 android studio
-bug fixes

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Hello inteks,
nice work so far, but: Neither "Update" nor "Freeze" works on my rooted Xperia Neo. After calling "Update System Files" on the Market app (i also tried Facebook and Youtube) i pressed return and the app asks to reboot which i did. After the reboot nothing changed. The app's updates are still on the /data partition and no memory was gained.
Am i missing something? I already tried removing and reapplying su rights from superuser, but it did not help.
cheers,
m.

mhoofe said:
Hello inteks,
nice work so far, but: Neither "Update" nor "Freeze" works on my rooted Xperia Neo. After calling "Update System Files" on the Market app (i also tried Facebook and Youtube) i pressed return and the app asks to reboot which i did. After the reboot nothing changed. The app's updates are still on the /data partition and no memory was gained.
Am i missing something? I already tried removing and reapplying su rights from superuser, but it did not help.
cheers,
m.
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sorry, till now i only test it on a custom kernel where the systempartion is RW mounted per default.
i'll fix that asap
ps:you can try mounting system partition RW with rootexplorer

Hello inteks,
i tried to remounting via adb and ... it worked! Thanks! Now i can regain preciouos space on my (xperia neo limited) /data partition.
If you implemented automatic "rw-remounting" now (for the folks who still use the good old stock kernels), we'd have an even greater app!
cheers,
m.

mhoofe said:
Hello inteks,
i tried to remounting via adb and ... it worked! Thanks! Now i can regain preciouos space on my (xperia neo limited) /data partition.
If you implemented automatic "rw-remounting" now (for the folks who still use the good old stock kernels), we'd have an even greater app!
cheers,
m.
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version 1.3 remounts the system partition. update is in the market

Is it using busybox?

Fr4gg0r said:
Is it using busybox?
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yepp busybox is needed. but it's part of a rooted system, or not ?

update version v1.5:
-automaticly checks for updated systemfiles wenn a package is updated (i.e. market) and shows a notify if a package exists in /system AND /data. (systemcleanup doesnt need to run in background! it register itself for 'package_replaced' intent ;o)

I gave it a try with V1.5 on my Neo, here are my results.
I moved the updated Maps, Market, YouTube and Flash Player to system:
1. These packets do not replace the old ones in system so you get more space in data but you waste space in system. Though you can delete the old apps by hand.
2. After moving these apps to system and rebooting the phone SystemCleanup gets force closed while searching for apps.
3. After manually deleting the old Maps, Market and YouTube system apps, and renaming the updated apks accordingly (i.e. com.bla.vending-1.apk to Vending.apk) the FC of SystemCleanup stopps and it can be used again.
So it's a nice app but it still needs more work before I would consider donating.

Guhrasoh said:
I gave it a try with V1.5 on my Neo, here are my results.
I moved the updated Maps, Market, YouTube and Flash Player to system:
1. These packets do not replace the old ones in system so you get more space in data but you waste space in system. Though you can delete the old apps by hand.
2. After moving these apps to system and rebooting the phone SystemCleanup gets force closed while searching for apps.
3. After manually deleting the old Maps, Market and YouTube system apps, and renaming the updated apks accordingly (i.e. com.bla.vending-1.apk to Vending.apk) the FC of SystemCleanup stopps and it can be used again.
So it's a nice app but it still needs more work before I would consider donating.
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You are wrong. The app cleans up the duplicates in system/app on reboot, which you are prompted to do on exit. You are probably getting force closes because you are deleting the duplicates by hand instead of letting the app do it's job.
Drunk texted from my MIUI Thunderbolt.

onestoploser said:
You are wrong. The app cleans up the duplicates in system/app on reboot, which you are prompted to do on exit. You are probably getting force closes because you are deleting the duplicates by hand instead of letting the app do it's job.
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Nope, I let the phone reboot from the prompt of SystemCleanup and after getting the FCs I did reboot it a few times by hand. Deleting the duplicates by hand actually fixed the FCs in the end.
Maybe it's a similiar error to what mhoofe had, because im on stock rom and kernel the system partition is mounted read-only after a reboot.

Guhrasoh said:
I gave it a try with V1.5 on my Neo, here are my results.
I moved the updated Maps, Market, YouTube and Flash Player to system:
1. These packets do not replace the old ones in system so you get more space in data but you waste space in system. Though you can delete the old apps by hand.
2. After moving these apps to system and rebooting the phone SystemCleanup gets force closed while searching for apps.
3. After manually deleting the old Maps, Market and YouTube system apps, and renaming the updated apks accordingly (i.e. com.bla.vending-1.apk to Vending.apk) the FC of SystemCleanup stopps and it can be used again.
So it's a nice app but it still needs more work before I would consider donating.
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has you select 'update system file' or just 'move to system' ?
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inteks said:
has you select 'update system file' or just 'move to system' ?
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There is no "update system file" choice, I only have "Move App to /system/app", "Uninstall App", "Launch App" and "Search Market for Updates". That's even when it informs me when I updated a system app from the market.

Guhrasoh said:
There is no "update system file" choice, I only have "Move App to /system/app", "Uninstall App", "Launch App" and "Search Market for Updates". That's even when it informs me when I updated a system app from the market.
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do you have a locked system partition ? systemcleanup cant overcome such a limitation , sorry ...
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Just what I was looking for. Thnx4this!
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inteks said:
do you have a locked system partition ? systemcleanup cant overcome such a limitation , sorry ...
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I don't think so, root explorer can move apps to system without a problem. So manually updating and moving system apps isn't a problem. Moving normal apps from data to system also isn't a problem with your app, it's just system apps that don't work right.
Or is the "update system file" option only available in the donate version?

Guhrasoh said:
I don't think so, root explorer can move apps to system without a problem. So manually updating and moving system apps isn't a problem. Moving normal apps from data to system also isn't a problem with your app, it's just system apps that don't work right.
Or is the "update system file" option only available in the donate version?
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nope its not limited!
maybe one thing ... is your phone connected to pc ? the prog makes a backup to sdcard befor overwriting the org file. if the backup fails it breaks the action.
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Guhrasoh said:
Moving normal apps from data to system also isn't a problem with your app, it's just system apps that don't work right.
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I've used this app twice in the past couple of days to move the Market and Gmail updates to system and it worked flawlessly both times so I'm going to have to say that your problem is specific to your device.
Drunk texted from my MIUI Thunderbolt.

update version v1.6:
-in settings you can now set the default installation location for packagemanager (auto,internal,sdcard)
-you can also decide if you like to get a notification when system apps are updated.

[GUIDE] Enable Download Booster On Verizon - DETAIL INSTRUCTIONS

I basically took the instructions from XDA member "chronicaust" and made them simple with 1 single download link for the service files, and links to all apps needed. People were having trouble understanding the process in the original thread. So I hope this simplifies it and makes it clear for any new people. All I did was reorganize this process and hopefully make it easier for most people. The original instructions were confusing for me... I don't take credit for developing this at all!
Confirmed working on Verizon Retail Edition
DOWNLOAD THESE:
1. ES File Explorer - https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.estrongs.android.pop&hl=en
- Make sure to enable root by going to the little icon (globe with phone on it) in upper left corner > Tools > Root Explorer > On
2. Download the modified services.odex and services.jar from here: https://www.dropbox.com/s/qs6y60vb6392um2/vz_db_services_files.zip
ONCE YOU HAVE DOWNLOADED THE ABOVE:
1. Copy both modified services.odex and services.jar to your phone if you downloaded them to your computer (if you downloaded them to your phone then unzip and move to next step)
2. Copy or move the modified services.odex and services.jar to the /system folder in the root directory of the phone using ES File Explorer
3. Fix permissions on both files to rw-r-r (3 checks in first column, first check in second, rest blank)
- To fix permissions, longpress on the file and it will be checked off, then click in lower right corner: More > Properties > Change (next to permissions)
4. Copy services.JAR from the system root folder to the /system/framework folder, select overwrite.
5. Copy services.ODEX from the system root folder to the /system/framework folder, select overwrite.
6. Your phone should pause for 10-15seconds and reboot. If it doesn't reboot automatically then reboot manually.
TURNING ON DOWNLOAD BOOSTER
CREATE A SHORTCUT
1. Download AnyCut - https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.spring.bird.anycut&hl=en
2. Open the app, and choose New Shortcut > Activity
3. Scroll down a bit (screen is blank at the top) find "Download Booster"
4. This should add a shortcut icon to your Home Screen
5. Click the shortcut you just created and you can now turn on the Download Booster.
HOW TO GET THE QUICKSETTINGS TILE
1. Download SQlite Editor - https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.speedsoftware.sqleditor
2. Open SQlite and then under Apps find settings storage > settings.db > system
3. In the search box search for "notification" (without quotation marks)
4. Find the following items:
• notification_Panel_Active_App_List
• notification_panel_default_active_app_list
• notification_Panel_Active_App_List_for_Reset
5. Select on of the above items, once selected choose the pencil icon (edit)
• Add NetworkBooster; to the end of the "value" field as seen in screenshot attached.
6. Once you have completed it for all 3 items above you may exit SQlite
7. Go to Settings > Notification Panel > and press Reset
7. Reboot
TESTING DOWNLOAD BOOSTER
0. Make sure you are connected to WIFI and LTE (Does not work on regular 4G or lower)
1. Open the Play Store
2. Find the app called DCIkonZ (or any app over 30 mb)
3. Install app as normal. You should get a popup saying Download Booster enabled...

tacopimp said:
I basically took the instructions from XDA member "chronicaust" and made them simple with 1 single download link for the service files, and links to all apps needed. People were having trouble understanding the process in the original thread. So I hope this simplifies it and makes it clear for any new people. All I did was reorganize this process and hopefully make it easier for most people. The original instructions were confusing for me... I don't take credit for developing this at all!
Confirmed working on Verizon Retail Edition
DOWNLOAD THESE:
1. ES File Explorer - https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.estrongs.android.pop&hl=en
- Make sure to enable root by going to the little icon (globe with phone on it) in upper left corner > Tools > Root Explorer > On
2. Download the modified services.odex and services.jar from here: https://www.dropbox.com/s/qs6y60vb6392um2/vz_db_services_files.zip
ONCE YOU HAVE DOWNLOADED THE ABOVE:
1. Copy both modified services.odex and services.jar to your phone if you downloaded them to your computer (if you downloaded them to your phone then unzip and move to next step)
2. Copy or move the modified services.odex and services.jar to the /system root folder using ES File Explorer
3. Fix permissions on both files to rw-r-r (3 checks in first column, first check in second, rest blank)
- To fix permissions, longpress on the file and it will be checked off, then click in lower right corner: More > Properties > Change (next to permissions)
4. Copy services.JAR from the system root folder to the /system/framework folder, select overwrite.
5. Copy services.ODEX from the system root folder to the /system/framework folder, select overwrite.
6. Your phone should pause for 10-15seconds and reboot. If it doesn't reboot automatically then reboot manually.
TURNING ON DOWNLOAD BOOSTER
CREATE A SHORTCUT
1. Download AnyCut - https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.spring.bird.anycut&hl=en
2. Open the app, and choose New Shortcut > Activity
3. Scroll down a bit (screen is blank at the top) find "Download Booster"
4. This should add a shortcut icon to your Home Screen
5. Click the shortcut you just created and you can now turn on the Download Booster.
HOW TO GET THE QUICKSETTINGS TILE
1. Download SQlite Editor - https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.speedsoftware.sqleditor
2. Open SQlite and then under Apps find settings storage > settings.db > system
3. In the search box search for "notification" (without quotation marks)
4. Find the following items:
• notification_Panel_Active_App_List
• notification_panel_default_active_app_list
• notification_Panel_Active_App_List_for_Reset
5. Select on of the above items, once selected choose the pencil icon (edit)
• Add NetworkBooster; to the end of the "value" field as seen in screenshot attached.
6. Once you have completed it for all 3 items above you may exit SQlite
7. Go to Settings > Notification Panel > and press Reset
7. Reboot
TESTING DOWNLOAD BOOSTER
0. Make sure you are connected to WIFI and LTE (Does not work on regular 4G or lower)
1. Open the Play Store
2. Find the app called DCIkonZ (or any app over 30 mb)
3. Install app as normal. You should get a popup saying Download Booster enabled...
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Thank YOU!! I couldn't figure out with the other thread, this was simple and easy to follow, just a suggestion, when you mention root system folder, it would probably make it less confusing for others if you mention that it's not the actual folder called "root" under system.

Well not sure what I did wrong. Copied over the the two files into the framework folder. The phone froze and rebooted as expected. It then said optimizing about 400 apps. After that finished it just kept saying "Unfortunately, Verizon Login has stopped.", "NFC Service", "com.android.phone", "Google search", "Pica something..." and several others in an endless loop. :/
EDIT: Downloading the stock Verizon tar... What a pitty. I cannot access anything.

smashedpumpkins said:
Well not sure what I did wrong. Copied over the the two files into the framework folder. The phone froze and rebooted as expected. It then said optimizing about 400 apps. After that finished it just kept saying "Unfortunately, Verizon Login has stopped.", "NFC Service", "com.android.phone", "Google search", "Pica something..." and several others in an endless loop. :/
EDIT: Downloading the stock Verizon tar... What a pitty. I cannot access anything.
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Did you fix the permissions before you moved them?
Sent from my SM-G900V using Tapatalk

tacopimp said:
Did you fix the permissions before you moved them?
Sent from my SM-G900V using Tapatalk
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Yeah I changed the permissions for both. (Granted I ended up removing permissions?) The only thing I did that might be different from what you said is copy both files with the permissions already changed at the same time then it froze.
What's the best way/app to image my phone if I kill it again?

smashedpumpkins said:
What's the best way/app to image my phone if I kill it again?
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I use titanium backup.
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I'm not sure why so many people are obsessed with enabling this feature. People like me who don't have unlimited data don't care to piss it away with "boosting" my download speeds. Plus, I don't really download anything worth needing it anyways but all the power to the rest of you

Dennisg34 said:
I'm not sure why so many people are obsessed with enabling this feature. People like me who don't have unlimited data don't care to piss it away with "boosting" my download speeds. Plus, I don't really download anything worth needing it anyways but all the power to the rest of you
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Most everyone on this forum I'm sure still has unlimited data. I do.
Sent from my SM-G900V using XDA Free mobile app

warriorpluto said:
Most everyone on this forum I'm sure still has unlimited data. I do.
Sent from my SM-G900V using XDA Free mobile app
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I think most people here more like, "If I can have it, I want it" not more so the fact that they NEED it, ya know?

Yea I know what your mean. It would be really useful if you can use it with any application
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I followed the steps and after it updated apps. My Wifi Tether notification icon has changed. It shows the USB one instead of the usual radio signal icon. and when I click on the notification, it takes me to the USB and Bluetooth tether screen. Whereas before, it took me right to the WIFI Tether screen.
When I backed up the files to change them back, I realized that I backed up the wrong files.
Stupid me.
Does anyone have the stock JAR and ODEX files? I'd rather have the convenience of tether than download booster.
Thanks in advance.

iSpyder said:
I followed the steps and after it updated apps. My Wifi Tether notification icon has changed. It shows the USB one instead of the usual radio signal icon. and when I click on the notification, it takes me to the USB and Bluetooth tether screen. Whereas before, it took me right to the WIFI Tether screen.
When I backed up the files to change them back, I realized that I backed up the wrong files.
Stupid me.
Does anyone have the stock JAR and ODEX files? I'd rather have the convenience of tether than download booster.
Thanks in advance.
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I've attached them if you still need them. They're from my Verizon S5 retail.

smashedpumpkins said:
I've attached them if you still need them. They're from my Verizon S5 retail.
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Omg! Thank you so much. I think I should back up my phone first before I do anything else.
Also one more question, is there a setting.odex in the framework folder? I think that's what I copied.

tacopimp said:
I basically took the instructions from XDA member "chronicaust" and made them simple with 1 single download link for the service files, and links to all apps needed. People were having trouble understanding the process in the original thread. So I hope this simplifies it and makes it clear for any new people. All I did was reorganize this process and hopefully make it easier for most people. The original instructions were confusing for me... I don't take credit for developing this at all!
Confirmed working on Verizon Retail Edition
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Thank you for this write-up. I turned mine on successfully!

iSpyder said:
I followed the steps and after it updated apps. My Wifi Tether notification icon has changed. It shows the USB one instead of the usual radio signal icon. and when I click on the notification, it takes me to the USB and Bluetooth tether screen. Whereas before, it took me right to the WIFI Tether screen.
When I backed up the files to change them back, I realized that I backed up the wrong files.
Stupid me.
Does anyone have the stock JAR and ODEX files? I'd rather have the convenience of tether than download booster.
Thanks in advance.
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I experienced the same issue... BUT Mobile Hotspot still works even though I get the USB/Bluetooth screen when I click on the notification.
Sent from my SM-G900V using XDA Free mobile app

riotdog7 said:
I experienced the same issue... BUT Mobile Hotspot still works even though I get the USB/Bluetooth screen when I click on the notification.
Sent from my SM-G900V using XDA Free mobile app
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Not sure why...
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tacopimp said:
I basically took the instructions from XDA member "chronicaust" and made them simple with 1 single download link for the service files, and links to all apps needed. People were having trouble understanding the process in the original thread. So I hope this simplifies it and makes it clear for any new people. All I did was reorganize this process and hopefully make it easier for most people. The original instructions were confusing for me... I don't take credit for developing this at all!
Confirmed working on Verizon Retail Edition
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I followed all the way up to replacing services.jar and when I do replace it, it says unfortunately (a bunch of apps) has stopped. It causes me to have to do a battery pull, and when I do power it back on, it gets stuck on the Verizon logo screen. I've tried it a few times with both root explorer, efs file explorer, and both files at the same time/services.jar first. Every time I try, I have to restore my rom using safestrap. Any ideas would be appreciated.
Edit: I tried flashing the zip in the main thread and it's working so far without any hiccups.

@waleed300
Can you put a disclaimer on the OP that states that enabling this (if you have native hotspot enabled) will mess with your WiFi Hotspot toggle since it replaces the services.jar? Hotspot still works, but the running notification is incorrect. Just a thought....
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riotdog7 said:
I experienced the same issue... BUT Mobile Hotspot still works even though I get the USB/Bluetooth screen when I click on the notification.
Sent from my SM-G900V using XDA Free mobile app
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If you want to fix it, you have to replace your services.jar with the stock one (this is how I fixed it with the help of Versatile1). And I had a question, when your mobile hotspot running notification was the correct one, clicking the running notification took you to the hotspot options but did long pressing the quicksetting still take you to the USB tether options? Was just wondering.

Download Booster not using LTE?
So I've had Download Booster enabled for a little while after following this post. I've noticed a couple of things:
1. When downloading large files, DB doesn't always appear and when it does appear, LTE is never used.
2. During the download, DB disappears.
I wasn't sure what the reason was for the odd behavior but was curious to see if anybody else has noticed it.

I would make a donation for a 1-click apk solution like towelroot.

[MOD][AROMA][2015.09.16]ImproveG3 v1.2

Hi all,
I took a bit of time (and restoring nandroids) to create an AROMA installer script.
It works on 5.0 stock (based) ROMs as well, please test and report back.
What it does:
Debloat your system
- Remove LG apps
- Remove Google Apps (which can be downloaded from Play Store)
- Remove boot/shutdown animations/sounds
- Remove all other UI/Camera/Alarm/Notification/Ringtone sounds - see 2nd post if you need to restore these easily
Install KitKat external SD fix or restore to stock
CPU Thermal Throttling (CTT) Mod by @Robshr
Sharpening Mod by @Skin1980 - see 2nd post if it bootloops
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The script currently is in English and German, more localizations welcome.
Disclaimer:
THIS SCRIPT SHOULD BE SAFE TO USE ON STOCK 4.4, 5.0 AND STOCK BASED CUSTOM ROMS AS WELL, INDEPENDENT OF YOUR DEVICE MODEL.
STILL, USE THIS AT YOUR OWN RISK.
ONLY REMOVE APPS YOU DO NOT USE.
I AM NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY DAMAGE TO YOUR DEVICE LIKE BOOTLOOPS/BRICKS/HAVING TO FLASH STOCK.
MAKE SURE YOU HAVE A CURRENT AND WORKING NANDROID BACKUP.
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Changelog:
1.2 (2015.09.16):
- updated Sharpening Mod to v3.5
- updated CTT Settings to latest from 2015.09.06
- if you remove GApps after updating or moving them to userspace, only the system part and all app settings will get deleted
1.0 (2014.12.14):
- Moved boot/shutdown animations and sounds, plus all system sounds to extra section for removal - holy crap, nearly 600kb code for this.
- Merged LG PC Sync + Service into one entry and added the USB Autorun ISO for removal.
0.9 (2014.12.12): please test, need feedback
- Added support for 5.0 stock (based) ROMs
0.8.1 (not officially released):
- Added list of "Extremely Dangerous Sh!t!" apps for testing purposes. Works on 4.4 only and most probably will cause (non-physical) damage to your device
0.8 (2014.12.06):
- Included Sharpening Mod by @Skin1980
- More warnings, less terms
- Beautified icon selection (?)
- Updated update-binary-installer with version from Skin1980's mod
0.71 (2014.12.06):
- fixed reset settings problem
- all google apps can now be safely removed (except search, might lead to setup loop - be careful) (thx @tobitege for Google Search info)
0.7 (2014.12.01):
- added approximate file sizes to Debloat module
0.6 (2014.12.01):
- added CPU Thermal Throttling (CTT) Mod by @Robshr
- removed sleep(300) during debloat from original demo script
0.5 (2014.12.01):
- KitKat SD fix added
- Reduced size
0.4 (2014.12.01):
- Code cleanup
0.3 (2014.12.01):
- Actually deletes stuff now
- Testing debloating, re-categorizing apps, enhancing notes
0.2 (2014.11.30):
- Added localizations
0.1 (2014.11.29):
- Initial skeleton release
- Figure out aroma and edify
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Todo / coming soon:
- Provider-specific apps
- Battery efficient Governor + ReadAhead mod
- volume mod
- Other mods?
- Split aroma code into several files, can't get it to work
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Known (possible) side-effects:
- After removing everything the debloater offers at once, the phone sometimes would not find the mobile network. Turning off and on again Wifi and Data helped
- Sometimes all settings (new profile) or just language get lost. Restore nandroid and try again.
- It is heavily recommended to setup an alternative keyboard and home screen before removing LG Home and LG Keyboard.
- Removing LGInstallService causes "App Updates" to download LG apps, but not install them.
- Removing Update Center causes Settings->About Phone->Update Center to FC, and you have no (direct) way to open App Updates (LG app updater) or Software Update (OTA updates). Removing Update Center, App Updates and Software Update causes Update Center to not even appear and not cause any issues.
- Removing Google Search is said to lead to a bootloop if you factory reset your device (see this thread) - I don't intend on resetting my device, so no idea.
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Requirements:
- TWRP recovery
- Stock (based) 4.4/5.0 ROM
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Usage:
- Create a nandroid backup
- Download the attached .zip and copy it to the root of your external SD card (/storage/external_SD)
- Reboot into recovery
- Install downloaded zip
- Select options
- If debloating, make sure you select the correct OS version. I will not assist if you debloat a 4.4 ROM in 5.0 mode or vice versa.
- If you debloated, wiping dalvik/cache might be a good idea
- Reboot
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Help requests:
- If you find any bugs or issues, please post here with a detailed description.
- more info on quite a few apps
- As I moved all my Google apps to userspace, please test and report back if removing GApps works (they can be reinstalled to userspace from market)
- Localizations besides DE and EN
- If you know more mods that I should ask the author for permission to include, please link them in here. No build.prop mods.
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GitHub repository:
https://github.com/subworx/ImproveG3
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Credits:
@Skin1980 for his Screen Oversharpening Fix kernels and Sharpening Mod
@Robshr for CPU Thermal Throttling (CTT) Mod
@DelBoy for the noob friendly G3 Q&A thread
@amarullz for AROMA Installer
@jasonkx for pointing out changes in L
anyone else I might have forgotten
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If you miss an app, let me know and I will try to add it as soon as possible.
If you encounter side-effects I did not notice, post here.
If this helped you, please press Thanks
Regards,
Sub

In Case the Sharpening Mod does not work for you ("dirty" boot partition, code security verification error or something like that)
Restore the nandroid Boot backup you did create... didn't you?
If you are using a ROM currently:
- Extract "boot.img" from your ROM zip (should work).
If you are using a custom kernel:
- Extract "boot.img" from the kernel zip (should work).
If you are using stock:
- Download your correct version stock firmware image (KDZ). Extract it using "WindowsLGFirmwareExtract", then extract "boot_xxxxxx.bin" from the resulting .DZ file. Rename it to boot.img. (Guaranteed to work)
For Mac/Linux, there are Python scripts linked around the G3 forums, searching "extract KDZ" or visiting the G3 Index Thread in G3 -> General should help.
Sorry I cannot provide more information for these systems. All commands below should be the same except "adb push /path/to/boot.img /sdcard/boot.img".
Here's a stock 10L kernel for D855 . Extract the zip and rename the .bin file to boot.img.
Connect your phone to pc, open a command prompt, and type everything that is not in ():
Code:
adb push c:\path\to\boot.img /sdcard/boot.img
(copy boot image to internal memory)
adb shell
su
(start a ADB shell and get root permissions)
dd if=/dev/zero of=/dev/block/platform/msm_sdcc.1/by-name/boot
(overwrite current boot partition with all zeros - WILL throw an error, don't worry.)
dd if=/sdcard/boot.img of=/dev/block/platform/msm_sdcc.1/by-name/boot
(overwrite now empty boot partition with kernel image)
exit
exit
adb reboot
(reboot the device)
This completely wipes your boot partition with 0000's, then fills it up with the kernel image you used before.
Now the Sharpening Mod will work.
If you copy the boot.img to the SD manually, you can execute all commands starting from 'su' up to the second exit in a terminal app on the phone itself as well.
Make sure you don't make any typos, and reboot afterwards!
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If you deleted too many animations/sounds or want them back:
Here's a flashable audio-restore.zip.
Flash it using Flashify or TWRP.
It will restore all animations and sounds to stock state.
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Safe to remove:
Accessibility
Answer me
EasyHome
E-Mail
Face Unlock
File Manager
Home selector
LG Backup
LG Health
LG Keyboard Black Theme
LGSearchWidgetProvider
McAfee Security
Music widget
Music app
Smart Notice
Smart Tips
and all animations/sounds
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Safe to remove but have a replacement installed (and better set that to default before debloating).
Also, if doing a Factory Reset, this can lead to Setup Wizard loops. I can not confirm if integrating
alternatives into the system before wiping solves this.:
Home
Home Theme Optimus
Internet
LG Keyboard
LG Keyboard XT9
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Google Apps:
Chrome
Drive
Gmail
Google Play Books
Google Play Games
Google Play Movies
Google Play Music
Google Play Newsstand
Google Text-to-speech Engine
Google+
Hangouts
Maps
Street View
TalkBack
YouTube
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Potentially dangerous, can lead to FCs in specific combinations.
See list of Possible side-effects in first post before removing these:
App Updates
Google Search (can lead to Setup Wizard loops after Factory Reset)
LGInstallService
Software Update
Update Center
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Definitely dangerous, will cause FCs for sure or other issues - not included:
com.lge.sui.widget - causes Settings FC after boot, then Settings to FC on open
LG System Service - makes the LED blink wildly
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and here go at least 2 characters so my message is not too short.....

Always liked this debloating things.
Will test it later.

Can you feel the difference in speed?

from the moment i flash this mod i have no settings and from soft buutons the only one that is working is the back one...
any ideas??

redcom7 said:
from the moment i flash this mod i have no settings and from soft buutons the only one that is working is the back one...
any ideas??
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Not yet. What exactly did you select?
I installed/ran/removed everything on my device except the unsafe apps without issues.
Cam you provide some sort of log?
E.g. the one created by the recovery after running

subworx said:
Not yet. What exactly did you select?
I installed/ran/removed everything on my device except the unsafe apps without issues.
Cam you provide some sort of log?
E.g. the one created by the recovery after running
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i reflash cloudy 1.2 rom and i notice that there is no problem with unistalled apps but the problem is with thermal control mod ...
wrong ... also without flash thermal mod there are problem after this mod/...

redcom7 said:
i reflash cloudy 1.2 rom and i notice that there is no problem with unistalled apps but the problem is with thermal control mod ...
wrong ... also without flash thermal mod there are problem after this mod/...
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Unfortunately there currently is no way for me to find out what went wrong on your device.
Hoping for a few more people to test the mod and report back if they encounter the same.
After the installer did its job (Mounting partitions, removing stuff, unmounting partitions), you are offered a "save log" button on the bottom left.
Is there a chance you'd be willing to try once more and then attach the log?
This might help with analysis.
Regards,
sub

subworx said:
Unfortunately there currently is no way for me to find out what went wrong on your device.
Hoping for a few more people to test the mod and report back if they encounter the same.
After the installer did its job (Mounting partitions, removing stuff, unmounting partitions), you are offered a "save log" button on the bottom left.
Is there a chance you'd be willing to try once more and then attach the log?
This might help with analysis.
Regards,
sub
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i will do it when i will find some spare time ....
anyway thank you .....

I tried the mod out and I encountered no problems at all on cloudy. I only removed apps but all is good. So thanks a lot, saved me some time

p70shooter said:
I tried the mod out and I encountered no problems at all on cloudy. I only removed apps but all is good. So thanks a lot, saved me some time
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Thank you very much for your feedback.

Great work. Is lghome and keyboard also safe to uninstall in case of a factory reset. On the G2 with my debloater removing those together or individually caused a "setup loop".
Going to flag this on the Vs985.

fr4nk1yn said:
Great work. Is lghome and keyboard also safe to uninstall in case of a factory reset. On the G2 with my debloater removing those together or individually caused a "setup loop".
Going to flag this on the Vs985.
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Hi,
no they are NOT factory reset safe.
I will add a note to the "Safe with Alternative" section of the "readme" before the actual module selection, thank you.
Either you can integrate an alternative launcher and keyboard into the ROM (should work, never tried this before), or create a flashable zip just with these two. If you need to factory reset again, just flash the zip (copying home and keyboard to the correct /system/(priv-app)/ folder) and after the initial setup remove them again.
Edit: Oh nearly forgot, another thread (linked to in the OP) states that moving Google Search to userspace (or deleting it) and then factory resetting the device would lead to some loop (dunno if Boot, Setup or whatever) as well. That is why it's in the "Potentially dangerous" section until I had time (and interest to restore an old backup...) to actually test.
Regards,
sub

I used this on My SPRINT version Unlocked and it was unable to search the Network for some reason Had to restore a NAND Backup.

aukhan said:
I used this on My SPRINT version Unlocked and it was unable to search the Network for some reason Had to restore a NAND Backup.
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Thanks for the info.
I saw this as well, worked again once I turned Wi-Fi and mobile Data off and on again.

Does the network zip provide any real noticable changes?

Mikessv said:
Does the network zip provide any real noticable changes?
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What do you mean by network zip?

@subworx: in case you still need Google Search package: it's called "velvet.apk". Use Titanium Backup to display the package and apk names.

tobitege said:
@subworx: in case you still need Google Search package: it's called "velvet.apk". Use Titanium Backup to display the package and apk names.
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Thank you very much
As I said, I moved the app to userspace, so my Titanium says "APK path: /data/appcom.google.android.googlequicksearchbox-1.apk" - no Velvet to be seen.
I saw Velvet.apk in the unpacked system image, but could not find out what it is/does.
Will add it to the script right away
Not sure if one should remove it though, might be needed by the LG initial setup wizard, could be that the wizard loops without Google.

Cubot Cheetah 2 Nougat aroma

Aroma installer for Cubot Cheetah 2
In-offical Anroid 8.1 Oreo https://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=78534219&postcount=12
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v19 aroma (Android 7) aroma:
http://www.mediafire.com/?1d2thhx6iw46315/ Cubot+Cheetah+2+Nougat+v19+toBsucht+Aroma+2.2.zip
v19 stock https://www.cubot.net/support/firmware/cheetah2/cubot-cheetah2-v19-20180904.html
Patched boot.img (magisk) https://forum.xda-developers.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=4300517
v8 or v14 aroma (Android 6 or 7):
v14 mfi.re/?7xyfwsdnit7ldm6/
https://forum.xda-developers.com/ge...bot-cheetah2-information-reviews-5-5-t3509666
v08 Marshmallow
*if you only install additional apps you can use v19 aroma to get latest version of them
All aroma versions can be started with TWRP or similar. Only install proper system files if needed. Wipe not needed.
It´s made to install usefull apps like xposed or for recover system. It is not to get root or TWRP.
Just flash via twrp and choose needed app. If your system is working skip system files!!!
To install xposed first flash
android 7 sdk 24 // http://dl-xda.xposed.info/framework/sdk24/arm64/xposed-v89-sdk24-arm64.zip or magisk sdk !!
android 6 sdk 23
Some useful apps inside aroma rom:
some xposed modul of my aroma file:
MTP as Default USB Connection
Led-control but better -->
Led blinker works well for me. To use power led as notification light (red/green) but only if blinker app is not activ
More xposed modul i use: AppsOps Re, CameraNotify, BootManager, CleanLockscreen, Marshmallow SD fix and the prevent running modul is powersafer
LightningWall I use as main wall. Af+ to switch between custom online permisson
Af+wall you can find premium versions of both walls #maybe not working 100% if both are in use
Roaming on national network? It can be fixed with https://forum.xda-developers.com/xposed/modules/app-roaming-control-v1-0-t3267154 v19 fixed roaming issue no need modul at the moment.
None xposed related apps: >>>>
2 bootanimation (black or white google) .. links to another working boot file 1080p - landscape from https://forum.xda-developers.com/android/themes/bootanimation-android-marshmallow-t3180984
Es Explorer support root access or Fx explorer & root add-on
VLCforAndroid_v2.xx
MediaConverter_v0.9.3
Puffin free browser, Dolphin browser, Powertoggles, ButtonMapper
Keep in mind some tools are powerful AppsOps, BootManager, amplify and pervent running.
No wipe after install rom apps. Test it you can run aroma rom without install anything.
Features:
- Custom bootanimation,
- Hardware- and soft-button modding to old behave ("any" liked)
- Getting ride of national roaming (***bug since v2 / fix by v19),
- Widgets on lockscreen,
- Volumebar for notifcation,
- Splitscreen
- Screenrecorder
- Offline backup & recover
- Increase security in multiple ways (firewall, best possible permission control)
- Root explorer,
- Less battery use,
- Direct MTP to PC,
- Custom notifcation led color for each app (green or red),
- Better file support, etc.
Additional features:
- Emergency call / sms with broken screen
- "Free" inter/national calls / sms
- silent system (camera / shutaudio / etc)
Benefit of stock android 6 or 7
Anroid 6 (all stock below v14):
+ turbo download mode = wifi&cellular network
+ seems like less power drain
+ preview video in galerie
+ lockable twrp
Anroid 7 (stock v14 - v19):
+ seems like less system crash which cause reboot
+ voice over LTE
+ get ride of flase national roaming
Have fun!
Requests are welcome as well as proposals.
http://www.mediafire.com/folder/5k0832h9u1cce/Cubot_Cheetah_2

A video of my aroma installer rom on API23 (Android 6.0)
https://youtu.be/zqyDmiqTdhc
Additional i like to suggest more apps to install yourself to your phones.
1. I use Whatscall, Dington, TalkU to make "free" phone call. You pay by watch ads. Whatscall is good to get fast free credits. TalkU and Dington are pretty similar. Autor is "our" phone manufactur Cheetah.
Benefit you can make real phone-call via wifi, safe expensive calls, etc.
If you have no playstore running you get less ads = less credits!
I use them since one year no problems. Me tested other "free" call/sms apps but did not find better once. Please no referal request!
2. shake2safety
Now i use it to enable emergency call by quickly press 4 times Power button. It can be enabled by shake also. That is a feature of new IOS as well as Samsung Galaxy. The benefit is you can automatic call even is screen is broken, eye or finger issue, else.
You can test your setup by automatic call friends number to prevent by mistake calling emergency
Only sms is working if not installed via playstore :/
** For location please keep your GPS on. When there is no Wi-Fi, GPS or mobile data then no location goes with the message/picture. Also it gives your last location if GPS is off.
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So go and install that app!!! Alternative maybe SOS Stay Safe

Still no reply :/
However maybe not worse to have a 3 post contiguous (last -if no reply), to add details or infos.
You can replace shutaudio.mp3 at root floder system/media/
with attched silent once it increase free space in rom a littel. Play time is shorten so shutdown seems to be littel faster too.
Archiv contain a silent camera.ogg to replace them just rename the once you like to replace.
camera sound at system/media/audio/ui/
Here is a big silent system sound pack:
http://www.mediafire.com/?8pu3qv2ul7opn8z/
Not replace bootaudio.mp3 in v19. The mp3 worked on v14 but not with v19!!!
All my tests on replacement of bootaudio.mp3 in v19 end by bootloop. ( Guess same md5 hash is needed to replace! )
So if you can´t boot anymore run aroma installer and select install system media fix that.
1. edit:
Someone replaced gallery with old v02 version to get video preview back?
Not sure since when it is gone i believe since v14. or less?!
2. edit:
After a while i realize turbo download mode is not available in v19.
Turbo mode enables data transfer via wifi & cellular network at same time.

Can you please tell me how long first boot is meant to take please

deanoz99 said:
Can you please tell me how long first boot is meant to take please
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If you just re-install less data e.g. boot / shot audio it´s fast as normal. If you are going to install all additional apps it maybe take some minutes. In case you do no install from slow external memory.
On Anroid 6 you can not reboot directly, hold power about 10-15 sec. till system (screen) full turn off and device reboots. Better choose power off device in twrp after finish aroma installation. :fingers-crossed:

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If you just re-install less data e.g. boot / shot audio it´s fast as normal. If you are going to install all additional apps it maybe take some minutes. In case you do no install from slow external memory.
On Anroid 6 you can not reboot directly, hold power about 10-15 sec. till system (screen) full turn off and device reboots. Better choose power off device in twrp after finish aroma installation. :fingers-crossed:
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I tried to install and its starts to flash but then twrp auto reboots after about 5 minutes.

deanoz99 said:
I tried to install and its starts to flash but then twrp auto reboots after about 5 minutes.
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This most likely happens if you:
- install exposed modul without flashing exposed sdk first.
- flashing sytemfiles ( increase by wronge firmware - aroma version)
- on android 6*: - if you reboot direct after installation ## or twrp screen off timer is set & reached * That is a bug of all our 6.0 twrp not a bug of rom
You can fix by:
- flash exposed sdk
- restore a twrp backup (guess you didn´t backup)
- flash proper systemfiles (check firmware i provide for most of them an aroma to restore system)
- flashing full stock rom via MTK tool = 100% fix

I found this topic today and will try it when I have time! For now, I've only changed the irritating boot sound!

toBsucht Psp said:
Not replace bootaudio.mp3 in v19. The mp3 worked on v14 but not with v19!!!
All my tests on replacement of bootaudio.mp3 in v19 end by bootloop.
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I replaced the bootaudio.mp3 with yours shutaudio.mp3 and the system is booting normally (firmware v19)!

Ok idk why i always failed so maybe other user now also try. May i going to retry
Once again, only flash system app if you have no chance to recover.
Example:
I messed with contact app which may cann´t be recovered with aroma so contact crash by doing wrong. However it still works so i do not flash to repair that little bug.
Keep in mind xposed is tricky and maybe kind of risky to set, so make fresh trwp dump befor going to use "first time".
Hope u have fun with some additional apps.